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Rita is a talented but rebellious teacher with a woeful smoking habit and particularly complicated family life. And love life. This Danish show ran over 5 seasons - with each one representing broad themes and each episode some kind of lesson. Nominally a comedy, the show took on many issues which would be recognised by teachers everywhere - and a number which are particularly Danish. [more inside]
posted by rongorongo on Feb 6, 2023 - 3 comments

In the season one finale, the team confronts both Mr. Nobody and their own pasts. [more inside]
posted by mordax on May 25, 2019 - 19 comments

The team confronts Mr. Nobody. [more inside]
posted by mordax on May 18, 2019 - 16 comments

The team must help Flex Mentallo. [more inside]
posted by mordax on May 11, 2019 - 14 comments

The team must rescue Vic from the Ant Farm. [more inside]
posted by mordax on May 4, 2019 - 9 comments

Rita is a 40-something single mother of three and a teacher. She rents an old caretaker's house adjacent to the low-stakes school where she has worked for the last 14 years. Rita is unconventional, headstrong, fiercly protective of her charges, and somewhat in need of help herself. [more inside]
posted by Thella on Dec 19, 2015 - 7 comments